Turning a spare room into a nursery is a wonderful experience, but it can also be incredibly expensive. However, whether you have a huge amount of cash to splash or not, there are ways to minimize the costs. Here’s how you can create a stunning nursery on a budget.

The Basics

There are so many things that you can buy for a nursery that it can be easy to go over your budget. It’s an exciting time, but try not to get too caught up with your emotions and keep a cool head. Many new parents splash out on things that they want, rather than need. Keep this in mind – although with all the excitement it will be difficult! – and you won’t go far wrong.

Good Planning

Good planning means that you will be more able to stick within the confines of your budget, and less likely to make impulse purchases. Make a list of everything that you need first – not what you want – and have a look online for a rough estimation of prices. Quite soon you will see that your budget is being chewed up pretty quickly by the essentials.

Buy Pre-Owned

Naturally, every parent wants only the best for their newborn. But ‘best’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘brand new’. Because of the short lifespan of baby equipment, you can pick up some serious bargains in the pre-owned market from parents that want to reclaim some space. A lot of it will barely be used, and available at a small fraction of the price you would pay new.

Convertible Cribs

Spending a huge amount of money on a crib that will be outgrown within a couple of years is unnecessary. However, if you are going to spend big, think about getting a convertible crib. As soon as your baby becomes a toddler, you can attach a few spare parts, and they will have a full-size bed that will last them for many more years.

Changing Tables

Changing tables are very handy it must be said, but again; are they really worth the investment? Especially if you are only going to use them for no more than a few months? They become almost redundant as soon as your little one can start to roll over. And any new parent will tell you that the floor quickly becomes a safer option for changing diapers.

Spare Beds

There’s no need to add a bed in your child’s nursery, even if you think it will make the disturbed nights a little easier. There are cheaper alternatives.  For example, a giant bean bag is a great idea if you don’t have room for another bed. You will be able to relax while feeding your little one, or lay at a similar height if they are up and struggling to sleep. Visit www.Fombag.com for more info on the kind of bean bag you should go for.

Imagination

When it finally comes around to decorating your nursery, your imagination is your only limit. A simple coat of pastel paint can lighten the dullest looking room. You can even pick up some very cute wall stickers or stencils to theme the nursery. Find some bright, colorful fabrics and create new covers for old cushions – the more of yourself you put into your newborn’s room, the prouder you will be.

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